Kim's comments are in italics.

House appropriations committee restores funds for U.S. international broadcasting, with conditions.

"In providing about $32 million more than 2007 levels for broadcasting, and $14 million above the president's original request, lawmakers provide funding to roll back proposed cuts to specific language programs." VOA News, 20 June 2007. Committee report calls for streaming and archiving of Alhurra content, "the random translation of 20 hours per week of Alhurra's original programming by an independent entity," and an IG investigation. House Report 110-197. "Now the bill moves to the full House and Senate for approval, and it's a lengthy process during which lobbying will continue to ensure the funding remains intact throughout the legislative process." Phayul.com, 21 June 2007. VOA Portuguese to Africa was one of the few services not to have its funding restored. This is unfortunate, as it is one of VOA's most popular and effective services, and it is not duplicated by a "Radio Free" station. See previous post on same subject.
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